Pedicalm Oral Solution
Prescription Required
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Pedicalm Oral Solution is primarily given for the short-term treatment of conditions like insomnia in children. It also helps reduce pain and anxiety before a medical procedure by inducing sleep.
Give Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child orally, preferably before the child retires to bed, either before or after food as advised by the doctor. The dose of Pedicalm Oral Solution will depend on your child’s clinical condition and treatment response. As Pedicalm Oral Solution remains active in the body for many hours, your child may experience drowsiness the next day as well. Your child may also feel uncomfortable or nauseated after the intake of Pedicalm Oral Solution. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of the medicinal intake, give another dose once your child calms down. However, do make sure not to double up the dose. Consult your doctor if your child experiences difficulty sleeping even after taking the first dose or if your child wakes up in the night or early in the morning.
Never use Pedicalm Oral Solution to sedate your child regularly under normal circumstances. This medicine should be used only if a child has to undergo a medical procedure where sedation is required. This medicine is generally suitable for short-term use. Using it in high doses or for prolonged duration may cause dependence. Also, your child’s body may become tolerant to this medicine as a result of which higher doses may be needed to achieve the effect. Do not abruptly stop the medicine even if your child starts showing signs of improvement as stopping it suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms.
The intake of this medicine may cause minor and temporary side effects in some children. These include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and impaired coordination. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor must be aware of your child’s entire medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Pedicalm Oral Solution in children
- Insomnia
- As a Sedative
Benefits of Pedicalm Oral Solution for your child
In As a Sedative
Pedicalm Oral Solution suppresses the brain center which keeps us awake, thereby making the child feel drowsy and sleepy. This as a result helps reduce pain and anxiety in a child before starting up any medical or surgical procedure. This technique ensures a hassle-free and fearless experience for a child and the doctor.
Side effects of Pedicalm Oral Solution in children
Pedicalm Oral Solution does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Pedicalm
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Impaired coordination
How can I give Pedicalm Oral Solution to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Pedicalm Oral Solution may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Pedicalm Oral Solution works
Pedicalm Oral Solution is a hypnotic. It is converted in the body into an active compound that works in the brain to induce sleepiness. It decreases the time taken to fall asleep and increases sleep duration.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Pedicalm Oral Solution should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pedicalm Oral Solution may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child.
Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child.
Liver
CAUTION
Pedicalm Oral Solution should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pedicalm Oral Solution may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child.
Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child.
What if I forget to give Pedicalm Oral Solution to my child?
Do not panic. If it is time for your child to sleep, give Pedicalm Oral Solution as soon as you remember. Don’t give Pedicalm Oral Solution at any other time else your child will end up feeling drowsy, dizzy, and confused. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
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Quick tips
- Give Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child only before going to bed at night. If you forget to give it at bedtime, do not give it at any other time or your child will end up feeling drowsy, dizzy, and confused during the day.
- Pedicalm Oral Solution nay causes drowsiness as a side effect. Make sure your child does not perform any brainstorming activities soon after the intake of this medication.
- Inform your doctor if your child experiences stomach upset, vomiting, or abdominal pain while taking this medication.
- Let your child’s doctor know if your child is having any heart problems as Pedicalm Oral Solution can worsen the condition further.
- Never self-medicate your child as it can be dangerous to use Pedicalm Oral Solution without a doctor's prescription.
- Follow these self-care measures:
- Ask your child to relax before bedtime.
- Maintain a log of your child’s sleep hours.
- Make sure your child eats right at the right time. Avoid heavy meals close to bedtime.
- Check noise and light in your child’s bedroom. Keep all the screens (TV) and gadgets (mobile and others) away from your child before bedtime.
- Encourage your child to get as much natural light as possible during the day, especially in the morning. Bright light suppresses melatonin which helps your child feel awake and alert during the day and sleepy towards bedtime.
- Give Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child only before going to bed at night. If you forget to give it at bedtime, do not give it at any other time or your child will end up feeling drowsy, dizzy, and confused during the day.
- Pedicalm Oral Solution nay causes drowsiness as a side effect. Make sure your child does not perform any brainstorming activities soon after the intake of this medication.
- Inform your doctor if your child experiences stomach upset, vomiting, or abdominal pain while taking this medication.
- Let your child’s doctor know if your child is having any heart problems as Pedicalm Oral Solution can worsen the condition further.
- Never self-medicate your child as it can be dangerous to use Pedicalm Oral Solution without a doctor's prescription.
- Follow these self-care measures:
- Ask your child to relax before bedtime.
- Maintain a log of your child’s sleep hours.
- Make sure your child eats right at the right time. Avoid heavy meals close to bedtime.
- Check noise and light in your child’s bedroom. Keep all the screens (TV) and gadgets (mobile and others) away from your child before bedtime.
- Encourage your child to get as much natural light as possible during the day, especially in the morning. Bright light suppresses melatonin which helps your child feel awake and alert during the day and sleepy towards bedtime.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Monoalkyl Phosphates
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Insomnia Drugs
Interaction with drugs
Taking Pedicalm with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Triclofos may increase the effect of Warfarin.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor. The
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Pedicalm Oral Solution for?
Insomnia
75%
Others
25%
FAQs
My 1.5-year-old baby is cranky all the time and sleeps for not more than an hour. Can I give him Pedicalm Oral Solution?
Never give Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child without consulting a doctor. Pedicalm Oral Solution belongs to a class of hypnotic drugs. Doctors do not prescribe these under normal circumstances as such sleep difficulties usually resolve with time. Hence, it is important to consult your child’s doctor so that the risk of unwanted dosing can be eliminated.
What are the serious side effects of Pedicalm Oral Solution?
The serious adverse reactions of Pedicalm Oral Solution include cardiopulmonary arrest, allergic reactions, seizures, and medicine dependence. In case you wish to discontinue giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child, consult the doctor as careful dose reduction is required otherwise there is a risk of withdrawal symptoms.
What if my child takes too much of Pedicalm Oral Solution?
Overdose of Pedicalm Oral Solution can cause respiratory arrest, decreased heart rate, and blood pressure. It is advised to monitor respiration, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and take appropriate measures to ensure proper breathing. Consult your child’s doctor right away in such a case.
How long will my child take to fall asleep after taking Pedicalm Oral Solution?
Pedicalm Oral Solution is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and starts showing its effect within 30-60 minutes of intake. It is advised to give Pedicalm Oral Solution 1 hour before your child retires to bed.
In which conditions should I avoid giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to my child?
Avoid giving Pedicalm Oral Solution if your child exhibits allergic reactions, shows symptoms of porphyria, has liver or kidney problems, weakness, or has any serious heart disease.
Where should I store Pedicalm Oral Solution at home?
Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Pedicalm Oral Solution. Ideally, you should keep Pedicalm Oral Solution at room temperature beyond the reach of the small children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.
My 1.5-year-old baby is cranky all the time and sleeps for not more than an hour. Can I give him Pedicalm Oral Solution?
Never give Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child without consulting a doctor. Pedicalm Oral Solution belongs to a class of hypnotic drugs. Doctors do not prescribe these under normal circumstances as such sleep difficulties usually resolve with time. Hence, it is important to consult your child’s doctor so that the risk of unwanted dosing can be eliminated.
What are the serious side effects of Pedicalm Oral Solution?
The serious adverse reactions of Pedicalm Oral Solution include cardiopulmonary arrest, allergic reactions, seizures, and medicine dependence. In case you wish to discontinue giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child, consult the doctor as careful dose reduction is required otherwise there is a risk of withdrawal symptoms.
What if my child takes too much of Pedicalm Oral Solution?
Overdose of Pedicalm Oral Solution can cause respiratory arrest, decreased heart rate, and blood pressure. It is advised to monitor respiration, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and take appropriate measures to ensure proper breathing. Consult your child’s doctor right away in such a case.
How long will my child take to fall asleep after taking Pedicalm Oral Solution?
Pedicalm Oral Solution is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and starts showing its effect within 30-60 minutes of intake. It is advised to give Pedicalm Oral Solution 1 hour before your child retires to bed.
In which conditions should I avoid giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to my child?
Avoid giving Pedicalm Oral Solution if your child exhibits allergic reactions, shows symptoms of porphyria, has liver or kidney problems, weakness, or has any serious heart disease.
Where should I store Pedicalm Oral Solution at home?
Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Pedicalm Oral Solution. Ideally, you should keep Pedicalm Oral Solution at room temperature beyond the reach of the small children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.
My 1.5-year-old baby is cranky all the time and sleeps for not more than an hour. Can I give him Pedicalm Oral Solution?
Never give Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child without consulting a doctor. Pedicalm Oral Solution belongs to a class of hypnotic drugs. Doctors do not prescribe these under normal circumstances as such sleep difficulties usually resolve with time. Hence, it is important to consult your child’s doctor so that the risk of unwanted dosing can be eliminated.
What are the serious side effects of Pedicalm Oral Solution?
The serious adverse reactions of Pedicalm Oral Solution include cardiopulmonary arrest, allergic reactions, seizures, and medicine dependence. In case you wish to discontinue giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to your child, consult the doctor as careful dose reduction is required otherwise there is a risk of withdrawal symptoms.
What if my child takes too much of Pedicalm Oral Solution?
Overdose of Pedicalm Oral Solution can cause respiratory arrest, decreased heart rate, and blood pressure. It is advised to monitor respiration, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and take appropriate measures to ensure proper breathing. Consult your child’s doctor right away in such a case.
How long will my child take to fall asleep after taking Pedicalm Oral Solution?
Pedicalm Oral Solution is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and starts showing its effect within 30-60 minutes of intake. It is advised to give Pedicalm Oral Solution 1 hour before your child retires to bed.
In which conditions should I avoid giving Pedicalm Oral Solution to my child?
Avoid giving Pedicalm Oral Solution if your child exhibits allergic reactions, shows symptoms of porphyria, has liver or kidney problems, weakness, or has any serious heart disease.
Where should I store Pedicalm Oral Solution at home?
Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Pedicalm Oral Solution. Ideally, you should keep Pedicalm Oral Solution at room temperature beyond the reach of the small children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.
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